July 09 / 18.00 Fairyhouse

18.00

Good To Firm

Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £34132.23
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1-5114 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of four of her seven starts, improving for the step up to 1m4f when a decisive winner of a Goodwood handicap in May; failed to sustain progress when only fourth at Pontefract in her first attempt in a Listed race; this race looks stronger, leaving her with plenty to prove.
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1st

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Newmarket

Santorini Star

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Upped to 2m for a handicap win at York Ebor meeting (good to firm) last August; tried front-running to positive effect against her own sex over about 1m6f on her subsequent two starts when winning the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (good to soft) and second in Group 1 at Longchamp (very soft); has a form chance on this return but the stayer's mantle will have to be shed.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Santorini Star

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Unraced on softer than good; fourth when she tried a Listed race and Irish Group 3 this summer, coming from last to fourth in a steadily run race for the latter over 1m6f, despite hanging right; 2m duly proved just the ticket back in a handicap at York three weeks ago, asserting late on; perhaps testing ground will offset today's shorter distance; chance if so.

6/1

3

(10)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Santorini Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won three (one on good to firm) of her four handicaps; improvement has stalled in Listed race and Irish Group 3 but she came from last to fourth in a steadily run, nine-runner race for the latter over 1m6f, despite hanging right, and that gave encouragement for 2m on today's return to a handicap.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 452-83

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Campaigned in good company last year after a 1m4f Bellewstown maiden win; not beaten far in a Group 3 race at Deauville and similar in a Listed race at Longhamp before 5l second in a 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; has failed to reach the same level in two runs this term.
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1

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Comic Book

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't added to 1m4f Bellewstown maiden win of last summer, albeit highly-tried on occasions, notably second in Group 3 at Newmarket; just three runs this term when well below best, second occasion in C&D conditions event in May; makes handicap debut off reduced mark but opposable.

12/1

1

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Comic Book

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Campaigned in good company last year after a 1m4f Bellewstown maiden win; not beaten far in a Group 3 race at Deauville and similar in a Listed race at Longhamp before 5l second in a 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; has failed to reach the same level in two runs this term.

10/1

Form: 4276-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Listed race in Germany in 2023; failed to make much impact in Britain last season; not a bad run at Limerick on Irish debut but seems safely held by runner-up Lemsairbat.
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3rd

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 16y

16:15 Curragh

Drawn To Dream

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Mare is 2-17 overall; without a win since landing a 2m4f listed race at Mulheim in September 2023 for Peter Schiergen; outran odds of 50-1 on second start for this stable when a 0.5l second in the Group 3 Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (1m6f, good) on latest; a repeat of that would give her a place shout.

8/1

2

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Drawn To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 2m4f Listed race in Germany in 2023; failed to make much impact in Britain last season; not a bad run at Limerick on Irish debut but seems safely held by runner-up Lemsairbat.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Drawn To Dream

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 2m4f Listed race in Germany in 2023; some solid runs in defeat over shorter in UK last year; needs to step up on debut for a new yard over a trip that looks sharp.

12/1

Form: 0-2223 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m6f Gowran Listed race for Shark Hanlon last year; three-time runner-up this season, including behind the now-retired star Kyprios at Navan and when going close in a 2m Group event in Germany; another solid display when dropped to 1m4f at Cork; nothing between her and Lemsairbat on that running.
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7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

Form: 16/311 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has looked better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; backed up a Listed third over 1m4f at Cork when readily justifying favouritism in a Listed race over this trip at Gowran; stepped up to 2m successfully at Down Royal and now boasts a fine 5-9 record on the Flat.
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3rd

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; justified favouritism in a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran Park, 2m Listed event at Down Royal and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse on last three outings, all on good ground; more to prove on soft (despite winning a maiden hurdle) but she needs major respect.

100/30

4

(9)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has looked better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; backed up a Listed third over 1m4f at Cork when readily justifying favouritism in a Listed race over this trip at Gowran; stepped up to 2m successfully at Down Royal and now boasts a fine 5-9 record on the Flat.

7/2

8

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose mare; entitled to win a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran 23 days ago (good), which she did by some 6l; likeable 6yo but she's in a lot deeper here.

10/1

Form: 0-3322 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
French recruit proving very consistent this term; second in 1m4f Group 3 Munster Oaks, just in front of Enfranchise; a clear second to a stablemate in a Listed race at Limerick last time, with Drawn To Dream back in fifth; this is the longest trip she has tackled so far; helps to give her trainer a strong hand.
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2nd

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Lemsairbat

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Poor strike-rate of 1-18 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat, including in Listed company; fine effort on seasonal return when 3l behind Beset in Listed heat at Naas (10.5f, soft); not beaten far when fifth of 12 in Longchamp Listed race latest (10.5f, gd-sft); place chance but overlooked by McMonagle.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Lemsairbat

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 1m4f maiden in France on heavy at three; placed at Listed and Group 3 level for this stable in 2025; may have been feeling the effects of a busy campaign when below her best on final two outings; appears held by stablemate Beset on running in 1m4f event at this venue and the Curragh.

14/1

5th

5

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Lemsairbat

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of six for yard; won a 1m4f maiden in France on heavy; placed at Listed and Group 3 level for this stable in 2025; not at best behind Fleur De Chine at Naas on latest and may be feeling the effects of a busy campaign (tenth run of season).

16/1

Form: 2-2141

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has overcome the drawback of her slow-starting tendency to win twice this season, a 1m4f maiden at Cork and a handicap over an extended 1m2f at Down Royal; in between, stayed on late into fourth behind Goodie Two Shoes over 2m at Down Royal.
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2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

3rd

8

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Royal Entry

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won Cork maiden over this trip in May and best effort when landing 1m2f Down Royal fillies' handicap (beating Lady Lunette); creditable efforts in Group company since so remains of interest back in Listed class.

9/1

Form: 15-330

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has been keeping good company since winning a maiden at Gowran last September on second start; began the season with a pleasing third in a Group 3 event at Navan; third behind a longer-priced stablemate, Garden Of Eden, at Navan and in rear behind the same filly when the stable's third-choice in the Ribblesdale; place prospect at this level.
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9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

Form: 3158

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Built on debut third at Dundalk when winning over the extended 1m2f at the same venue in April; limitations apparent since then; looks out of her depth here.
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11th

3

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Umala

11st 11lb

J: Mr S Cavanagh

T: Robson De Aguiar

Course maiden winner last April (10.5f) and highly tried afterwards on turf; two solid efforts since joining this yard, on latest when staying on from rear to finish fourth, 1l off Minella Mate; contender dropped 1lb.

13/2

4th

6

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Umala

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Course maiden winner in April (10.5f), and highly tried afterwards on turf; returned to calmer waters here last time over 10.5f when leaving the impression the run was needed.

11/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Umala

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Robson De Aguiar

Maiden winner over C&D early last season and highly tried afterwards, best effort when beaten little over 5l in Navan Listed (1m5f); absent since never sighted in Group 3 in July; down in class for return.

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast €90.07
Tricast €432.49

Selections

POSTDATA:

Santorini Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Goodie Two Shoes

TOPSPEED:

Drawn To Dream

The Irish Sun:

Santorini Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Goodie Two Shoes